Spirit AeroSystems union workers may strike, saying the Tier 1 supplier's last offer "is unacceptable," with industry experts warning action could be painful.
The move to restart supplier shipments could suggest confidence in the 777-9’s certification progress, which has faced several hurdles in the past two years.
The company sees growing potential for VR in improving training in the industry, with the possibility of offering a more immersive experience at a lower cost.
Boeing kicked off the third day of the Paris Air Show by confirming that Luxair will become the European launch customer of the yet-to-be certified 737 MAX 7.
Airbus' Alberto Gutierrez also told Aviation Week at the Paris Air Show that the OEM is considering a consolidated bidding process on behalf of suppliers.
Lessor Avolon has signed an agreement to place an order for 20 further Airbus A330-900s and is swapping 50 A320neo orders for the larger A321neo version.
Despite battery energy storage limitations, more startups are at the Paris Air Show this year presenting their plans to develop electric regional aircraft.
A graphic at Comac's stand at the Paris Air Show showed no sign of UAC participation in the project any more, but Russia remains part of the program for now.
IndiGo and Airbus managed to stun the industry on the first day of the Paris Air Show with the firm order for A320neo family aircraft which was unusually big.
Embraer announced two firm orders for the Embraer 175 and 195-E2 at the Paris Air Show on June 20 and confirmed the entry of Avolon as another E2 lessor.
Boom has agreements with aerostructure companies in Italy and Spain for production of the wing, fuselage and empennage of its supersonic Overture aircraft.
Israel Aerospace Industries VP Yaacov Berkovitz speaks to ShowNews at the Paris Air Show about the company's capacity-building and expansion ambitions.
